Philadelphia

Philadelphia

Chicago Tribune

Web: visitphilly.com The lowdown: Don't worry; the Liberty Bell is not on the list of places to hit. Instead, explore the lesser-known, hipper side of Philly. See: The Mummies of the World exhibit, billed as "the largest collection of real mummies ever assembled" opens this weekend at the Franklin Institute. Do: From June 25-27, the Taste of Philadelphia event at Penn's Landing allows foodies to try fare from popular Philly restaurants for just a few dollars each. Eat: Johnny Brenda's in the Fishtown neighborhood has a reputation for good food and great music. North Bowl in the Northern Liberties neighborhood is a restaurant, lounge and bowling alley that has an entire menu section dedicated to tater tots. The Silk City Diner, also in Northern Liberties, is a bar in a diner's clothing and features upscale-but-reasonable twists on classic dishes. Drink: Lots of spots to choose from, including Standard Tap in Northern Liberties, the Khyber Pass Pub and Sugar Mom's, both in Old City and Beneluxx, another Old City stop featuring samples of wine, beer (and fondue!). Cheap: The First Fridays event allows anyone to wander through the Old City neighborhood's art galleries for free. Watch a movie every Thursday in July and August during the free "Screenings Under the Stars" event at Penn's Landing.

Web: visitphilly.com The lowdown: Don't worry; the Liberty Bell is not on the list of places to hit. Instead, explore the lesser-known, hipper side of Philly. See: The Mummies of the World exhibit, billed as "the largest collection of real mummies ever assembled" opens this weekend at the Franklin Institute. Do: From June 25-27, the Taste of Philadelphia event at Penn's Landing allows foodies to try fare from popular Philly restaurants for just a few dollars each. Eat: Johnny Brenda's in the Fishtown neighborhood has a reputation for good food and great music. North Bowl in the Northern Liberties neighborhood is a restaurant, lounge and bowling alley that has an entire menu section dedicated to tater tots. The Silk City Diner, also in Northern Liberties, is a bar in a diner's clothing and features upscale-but-reasonable twists on classic dishes. Drink: Lots of spots to choose from, including Standard Tap in Northern Liberties, the Khyber Pass Pub and Sugar Mom's, both in Old City and Beneluxx, another Old City stop featuring samples of wine, beer (and fondue!). Cheap: The First Fridays event allows anyone to wander through the Old City neighborhood's art galleries for free. Watch a movie every Thursday in July and August during the free "Screenings Under the Stars" event at Penn's Landing. (Chicago Tribune)

Web: visitphilly.com The lowdown: Don't worry; the Liberty Bell is not on the list of places to hit. Instead, explore the lesser-known, hipper side of Philly. See: The Mummies of the World exhibit, billed as "the largest collection of real mummies ever assembled" opens this weekend at the Franklin Institute. Do: From June 25-27, the Taste of Philadelphia event at Penn's Landing allows foodies to try fare from popular Philly restaurants for just a few dollars each. Eat: Johnny Brenda's in the Fishtown neighborhood has a reputation for good food and great music. North Bowl in the Northern Liberties neighborhood is a restaurant, lounge and bowling alley that has an entire menu section dedicated to tater tots. The Silk City Diner, also in Northern Liberties, is a bar in a diner's clothing and features upscale-but-reasonable twists on classic dishes. Drink: Lots of spots to choose from, including Standard Tap in Northern Liberties, the Khyber Pass Pub and Sugar Mom's, both in Old City and Beneluxx, another Old City stop featuring samples of wine, beer (and fondue!). Cheap: The First Fridays event allows anyone to wander through the Old City neighborhood's art galleries for free. Watch a movie every Thursday in July and August during the free "Screenings Under the Stars" event at Penn's Landing.